Review of The Indian Runner (1991) by Kendall I — 13 Sep 2011

He turned his back on himself.

Joe and Frank Roberts are brothers that went separate directions in life. Joe is a straight and narrow law officer with a beautiful family, white house with a picket fence, and a little farm out back. Frank is a wild child that loves nature, booze, and wild women. Joe eventually talks Frank into returning home after the death of his mother to settle down. When Frank gets married, his wife becomes pregnant, and it looks like he is about to settle down, something snaps and Franks life is about to flip upside down.

"He's a likable son of a bitch.".

Sean Penn, director of The Crossing Guard, The Pledge, and Into the Wild, delivers Indian Runner. The storyline for this picture is marvelous and ran parallel to my family situation. I found the characters fascinating and well presented. The cast delivered compelling performances and includes Viggo Mortensen, David Morse, Valerie Golino, Charles Bronson, Patricia Arquette, and Dennis Hopper.

"This is where you were a little boy.".

This film grabbed my attention based on its marvelous cast. I swear this film is about my brother and I. There is generally an eccentric character in most families and this picture depicts that person perfectly. I loved the interactions between brothers and Viggo was awesome in this role. This is definitely worth your time and worth adding to your DVD collection.

"That woman has a beard.".

Grade: A.